GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) markets. The global market for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is forecast to reach US$3.04 billion by the year 2017. The global market for HRT for treating menopausal symptoms represents tremendous growth potential given the lack of safer alternatives, and the huge existing and anticipated demand owing to the number of women transitioning through menopause. Although the employment of HRT for menopausal symptom relief is facing pressure, the lack of available alternatives is expected to protect its usage for a long time.